The plumber has worked to finish his stuff today and yesterday (7/30 and 7/31). He's brought two issues to my attention: First, the dishwasher doesn't fit under the counter now that I've tiled inside the alcove it sits in. He says that, with a countertop lip like mine, they usually lay plywood across the cabinet before laying the countertop. This elevates the slab so that the lip doesn't hand down and hinder the opening. I'm meeting with the countertop people to see what they can do to help. In the meantime, I'm researching to see if a shorter dishwasher is even available.
The second problem is that the pressure for the hot water is lower than the cold water in the master bath. Somehow, the flow is constricted. He guesses that the copper tube under the slab was crimped by the slab workers when they dug out the footing walls. The hot water line runs from the attic down into the half bath. Then underground to feed the laundry and then the master bath. He thought the laundry seemed unaffected, but I think it's affected too. In any case, the only solution he can recommend is to branch off the hot water line in the attic and try to bypass the crimped line by coming down another wall and joining up with the system down the line. This means tearing out a strip of sheetrock to install the new line. It looks like I have no choice here.
On the bright side, my spa tub is now installed along with the rest of my toilets. The plumber got his final inspection. So we're good to go on that front.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Windows Measured, Home Theater Equipment Ordered
Two ladies from Lowe's came by today to measure the windows for the shades. While I waited for them to show up, I laid down a couple more tiles in the foyer. After a couple of days, my measurements will be in their computer system, and I can order the blinds anytime I have an idea about what color my furniture will be.
I also ordered my home theater stuff from Crutchfield.com last night. This is all the speakers, the receiver, etc. I'll keep it safe at my parents' house until I'm ready to install it. I got an e-mail saying it has shipped already. Crutchfield has always impressed me with their level of expertise when you talk to them on the phone. They provide great customer service, and they are thourough about providing you with wire connectors, brackets, etc. to make installation easy for you.
I also ordered my home theater stuff from Crutchfield.com last night. This is all the speakers, the receiver, etc. I'll keep it safe at my parents' house until I'm ready to install it. I got an e-mail saying it has shipped already. Crutchfield has always impressed me with their level of expertise when you talk to them on the phone. They provide great customer service, and they are thourough about providing you with wire connectors, brackets, etc. to make installation easy for you.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tiling Almost Complete
Wow, it's been an entire month since my last post. In that time, I've finished tiling the kithcen floor and both hallways that connect to it. And I've grouted all that space. I'm half way done with the entry foyer, and I've done the walls behind the spa tub. I haven't grouted this yet. All I have left to tile is the TV room and the rest of the walls in the bathroom!
I did a test of my alarm monitoring service. It's a good thing I did, because they couldn't find me in their system until my installer corrected some information with them. They did see it come through when I did the test.
I'm looking forward to getting my window blinds so I can take the cardboard down off the windows. To that end, I've been visiting stores to look at brands and colors. I like the roman shades, but they're more expensive (of course). One Lowe's store wasn't much help because there was no one working who knew anything about shades. At another store, we found a lady who was very helpful. She had good decorating ideas. Lowe's also had a special going on measuring and installing for a whole house. They should call to schedule an appointment within 2-3 days. Before I make color choices for the blinds, I'm going to wait until I have an idea which furniture I'm going to buy.
The plumber is supposed to come someday next week to finish up his work. There are two toilets and the spa tub left to be installed, along with the faucets and trim on the bathtub and garage shower. Oh, and the dishwasher, too. I've been waiting to get the walls tiled behind the spa tub before calling them back. I also need to call the cabinet guys back out. Since the kitchen floor is tiled and grouted, they can finish installing the molding, thr fridge cabinet and the work desk.
I did a test of my alarm monitoring service. It's a good thing I did, because they couldn't find me in their system until my installer corrected some information with them. They did see it come through when I did the test.
I'm looking forward to getting my window blinds so I can take the cardboard down off the windows. To that end, I've been visiting stores to look at brands and colors. I like the roman shades, but they're more expensive (of course). One Lowe's store wasn't much help because there was no one working who knew anything about shades. At another store, we found a lady who was very helpful. She had good decorating ideas. Lowe's also had a special going on measuring and installing for a whole house. They should call to schedule an appointment within 2-3 days. Before I make color choices for the blinds, I'm going to wait until I have an idea which furniture I'm going to buy.
The plumber is supposed to come someday next week to finish up his work. There are two toilets and the spa tub left to be installed, along with the faucets and trim on the bathtub and garage shower. Oh, and the dishwasher, too. I've been waiting to get the walls tiled behind the spa tub before calling them back. I also need to call the cabinet guys back out. Since the kitchen floor is tiled and grouted, they can finish installing the molding, thr fridge cabinet and the work desk.
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